Deserts being enjyed at the Bastille Day Celebrations
Song sheets at the ready for a singalong at Bastille Day BBQ
Smile for the camera ! Bastille Day BBQ
Bastille Day BBQ - sheltering from the sun
Raffle winner .. at Batille Day BBQ
Bastille Day BBQ
Burger anyone! ... Bastille day catering committee
Members enjoying the Annual Boules Competition.
The latest meeting of the BAV Committe ! ...
Members enjoying a very informative tour of Chateau Thierry
Dr Levecqueβs Arthritis presentation September 2023
Oh! What a superb lunch for the 2023 Vendange
Cotignac network supporting an event for a Charity in Carces working with Ukranian refugees
And the night sky lights up in the bay of St Tropez! Would you like to come next year?
Frejus & St Raphael Network start their boat trip
Our special guests at the Coronation Garden Party
Stunning Coronation cake made by Sylvie Truscott π
A table full of raffle prizes at the Coronation lunch
Cotignac Neighbourhood Network on a visit to Distillerie Sentema in Correns
All generations enjoying the Christmas lunch
Rain was forecast for the Vendange but we still ended needing shade from the sun
Dressed for the occassion at our Platinum Jubilee Garden Party
Winner of our "Bake a cake" competition for the Platinum Jubilee Garden Party
A fascinating tour around the Biot Glass factory in May
Boules by the sea in St. Maxime
Welcome to the British Association of the Var
The British Association of the Var provides a useful and lively part of the English-speaking community throughout the Var.
It has a focus on members’ Welfare and is a source for confidential assistance in matters relating to health as well as more general issues concerning living in France.
Events such as lunches, guided tours, cultural visits and other activities are held throughout the year. These are open to all members and their guests. There are also more local groups,
‘Neighbourhood Networks’ who arrange regular coffee mornings and other events where members can meet others from their own area.
Membership is open to all nationalities, currently over a dozen different ones are represented, though English is the common language.
Want to become a member ?
Why join the British Association of the VAR
ο Make new friends and expand your social life
ο Join members in activities you already enjoy
ο Try new activities or bring your own interests to encourage others
ο Be part of a friendly group who support each other
ο Gain access to help and advice which will aid your integration into the French way of life
ο Receive our regular Newsletters
ο Access members only content
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Annual Boules Competion 2024 -
Annual Boules Competition - members enjoying a lovely lunch by the sea.
Annual Boules Competion 2024 - some of the players enjoying a wonderful day by the sea.
Annual Boules competition 2024 - The Winners.
Making a grand entrance at our Platinum Jubilee Garden Party
Nigel was great at our Platinum Jubilee Garden Party
Entrants in our "Bake a cake" competition
Now, which prize can I win on the Platinum Jubilee Garden Party tombola
The four cakes in our baking competition
Great fun in the shop at La Verrerie de Biot in May
Now, shall I buy just the one ornament or a whole set?
Off to Biot for lunch after touring the glass factory
Hard at work at the Verrerie de Biot glass factory
